What's West Philadelphia like?
In West Philadelphia, you can spend time visit the art scene, museums and entertainment venues. Take a campus tour or explore the area around University of Pennsylvania. There's plenty more to see, including Mann Center for the Performing Arts and Please Touch Museum.
How to get to West Philadelphia
Flying to:
- Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), 6.7 mi (10.8 km) from West Philadelphia
- Blue Bell, PA (BBX-Wings Field), 11.4 mi (18.3 km) from West Philadelphia
- Philadelphia, PA (PNE-Northeast Philadelphia), 13.2 mi (21.3 km) from West Philadelphia
Travelling to West Philadelphia by train
You'll find the following train stations in the neighbourhood:
- Philadelphia Wynnefield Avenue Station
- Philadelphia Overbrook Station
- Philadelphia 49th Street Station
Getting to West Philadelphia on the metro
Stations in the neighbourhood include:
- Lancaster Ave & 49th St Tram Stop
- 49th & Girard Ave Stop
- Lancaster Ave & Girard Ave Stop
Things to see and do in and around West Philadelphia
What to see in West Philadelphia
- University of Pennsylvania
- Fairmount Park
- Boathouse Row
- St. Joseph's University
- Fairmount Waterworks Drive
Things to do in West Philadelphia
- Mann Center for the Performing Arts
- Philadelphia Zoo
- Philadelphia Museum of Art
- Penn Museum
- University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology
Other popular West Philadelphia attractions
- Franklin Field
- Strawberry Mansion
- Rocky Steps
- Rocky Statue
- Underground Railroad Museum at Belmont Mansion